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Former Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson has made a quick return to management with Torquay United.

He takes over at the National League South club just 23 days after he was sacked by the Robins four games into the League Two season.

Torquay have moved quickly for Johnson, naming him manager less than 24 hours after sacking Gary Owers.

They are currently 14th after nine games, one place and one point below Gloucester City, but Johnson has set his sights on leading them back into the Football League.

Gary Johnson in 2016

He said: "It has been a crazy 36 hours in meeting Clarke Osborne (Torquay chairman) and his team, understanding the club, understanding his ambition and resource and seeing the determination to succeed.

"I have been really impressed with the plans to equip Torquay United with the facilities and finance to challenge in the Football League and I believe that I can lead the club back to Division Two and beyond.

"It is for these reasons that I have chosen to take up this challenge.

"It is not going to be easy, but a strong professional organisation and determined, resourceful owners provide the tools to succeed.

"I am really looking forward, to meeting everyone and to this challenge. Much work to be done!"

Michael Duff

Johnson spent three-and-a-half years at Cheltenham, taking charge late in the 2015-16 season and being unable to save them from relegation before leading them back to the Football League at the first attempt.

In two League Two seasons under Johnson, the Robins finished 21st and 17th before picking up one point from their first four games of this season.

Johnson has also managed Bristol City, Peterborough United, Northampton, Latvia and Yeovil Town in two spells.

Gary Johnson

Osborne said: "Following our discussions with Gary Owers and the decision that we should part company, we have worked hard and at a pace to find a coach able and motivated to find that winning formula and take this Club to promotion.

"I am delighted to announce that we have been able to attract someone of Gary Johnson's proven ability and clear determination.